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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.83, 1,039.05 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.83, 1,039.05 and 438.14 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.83 : 1,039.05 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.83/1,039.05 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.83x = 1,039.05 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.83x = 455,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,251.96/752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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