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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,041.03 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,041.03 and 459.56 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,041.03 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,041.03 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,041.03 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 478,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,408.24/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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