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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.95, 1,045.83 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.95, 1,045.83 and 459.14 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.95 : 1,045.83 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.95/1,045.83 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.95x = 1,045.83 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.95x = 480,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,176.42/757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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