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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.69, 1,041.48 and 459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.69, 1,041.48 and 459.79 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.69 : 1,041.48 = 459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.69/1,041.48 = 459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.69x = 1,041.48 × 459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.69x = 478,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,862.09/754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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