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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,038.02 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,038.02 and 437.40 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,038.02 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,038.02 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,038.02 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 454,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,027.76/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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