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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,040.34 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,040.34 and 459.07 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,040.34 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,040.34 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,040.34 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 477,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,588.00/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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