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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.87, 1,046.28 and 459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.87, 1,046.28 and 459.17 is: 633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.87 : 1,046.28 = 459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.87/1,046.28 = 459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.87x = 1,046.28 × 459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.87x = 480,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,420.39/757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.91

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