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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.57, 1,041.65 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.57, 1,041.65 and 459.96 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.57 : 1,041.65 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.57/1,041.65 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.57x = 1,041.65 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.57x = 479,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,117.33/754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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