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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.39, 1,038.29 and 437.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.39, 1,038.29 and 437.77 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.39 : 1,038.29 = 437.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.39/1,038.29 = 437.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.39x = 1,038.29 × 437.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.39x = 454,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,531.32/752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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