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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.92, 1,040.16 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.92, 1,040.16 and 459.08 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.92 : 1,040.16 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.92/1,040.16 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.92x = 1,040.16 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.92x = 477,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,516.65/753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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