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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,038.54 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,038.54 and 438.01 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,038.54 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,038.54 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,038.54 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 454,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,888.72/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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