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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,041.04 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,041.04 and 455.64 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,041.04 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,041.04 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,041.04 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 474,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,334.26/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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