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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.88, 1,040.43 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.88, 1,040.43 and 459.19 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.88 : 1,040.43 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.88/1,040.43 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.88x = 1,040.43 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.88x = 477,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,755.05/753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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