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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,038.42 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,038.42 and 441.96 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,038.42 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,038.42 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,038.42 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 458,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,940.10/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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