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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,038.08 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,038.08 and 437.54 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,038.08 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,038.08 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,038.08 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 454,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,194.15/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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