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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,038.83 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,038.83 and 438.23 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,038.83 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,038.83 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,038.83 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 455,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,246.88/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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