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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,041.72 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,041.72 and 456.10 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,041.72 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,041.72 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,041.72 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 475,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,125.89/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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