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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,041.24 and 459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,041.24 and 459.45 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,041.24 = 459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,041.24 = 459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,041.24 × 459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 478,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,397.72/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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