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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,038.24 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,038.24 and 437.62 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,038.24 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,038.24 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,038.24 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 454,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,352.40/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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