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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,038.80 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,038.80 and 438 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,038.80 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,038.80 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,038.80 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 454,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,994.40/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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