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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.49, 1,040.96 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.49, 1,040.96 and 459.44 is: 633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.49 : 1,040.96 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.49/1,040.96 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.49x = 1,040.96 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.49x = 478,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,262.41/754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.89

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