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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,038.50 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,038.50 and 437.66 is: 604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,038.50 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,038.50 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,038.50 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 454,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,509.91/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.05

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