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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.93, 1,040.14 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.93, 1,040.14 and 459.09 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.93 : 1,040.14 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.93/1,040.14 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.93x = 1,040.14 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.93x = 477,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,517.87/753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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