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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.41, 1,038.37 and 437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.41, 1,038.37 and 437.75 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.41 : 1,038.37 = 437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.41/1,038.37 = 437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.41x = 1,038.37 × 437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.41x = 454,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,546.47/752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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