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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,038.63 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,038.63 and 442.18 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,038.63 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,038.63 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,038.63 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 459,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,261.41/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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