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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,038.19 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,038.19 and 437.49 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,038.19 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,038.19 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,038.19 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 454,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,197.74/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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