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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,040.73 and 459.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,040.73 and 459.41 is: 634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,040.73 = 459.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,040.73 = 459.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,040.73 × 459.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 478,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,114.84/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.01

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