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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,038.58 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,038.58 and 437.84 is: 604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,038.58 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,038.58 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,038.58 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 454,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,729.47/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.19

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