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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,040.31 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,040.31 and 459.32 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,040.31 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,040.31 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,040.31 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 477,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,829.99/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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