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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,038.72 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,038.72 and 442.18 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,038.72 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,038.72 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,038.72 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 459,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,301.21/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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