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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,040.32 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,040.32 and 459.11 is: 633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,040.32 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,040.32 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,040.32 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 477,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,622.77/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.54

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