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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,038.07 and 437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,038.07 and 437.57 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,038.07 = 437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,038.07 = 437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,038.07 × 437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 454,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,228.29/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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