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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,038.14 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,038.14 and 437.49 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,038.14 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,038.14 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,038.14 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 454,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,175.87/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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