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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.57, 1,041.63 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.57, 1,041.63 and 459.94 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.57 : 1,041.63 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.57/1,041.63 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.57x = 1,041.63 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.57x = 479,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,087.30/754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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