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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,032.45 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,032.45 and 438.02 is: 604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,032.45 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,032.45 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,032.45 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 452,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,233.75/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.17

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