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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,038.33 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,038.33 and 441.99 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,038.33 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,038.33 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,038.33 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 458,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,931.48/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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