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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,038.45 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,038.45 and 437.82 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,038.45 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,038.45 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,038.45 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 454,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,654.18/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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