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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,040.61 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,040.61 and 459.43 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,040.61 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,040.61 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,040.61 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 478,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,087.45/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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