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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,041.09 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,041.09 and 455.94 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,041.09 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,041.09 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,041.09 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 474,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,674.57/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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