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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,040.98 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,040.98 and 459.84 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,040.98 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,040.98 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,040.98 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 478,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,684.24/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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