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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,038.84 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,038.84 and 437.97 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,038.84 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,038.84 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,038.84 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 454,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,980.75/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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