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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,041.41 and 459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,041.41 and 459.73 is: 634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,041.41 = 459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,041.41 = 459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,041.41 × 459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 478,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,759.91/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.52

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