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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.84, 1,038.84 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.84, 1,038.84 and 442.40 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.84 : 1,038.84 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.84/1,038.84 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.84x = 1,038.84 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.84x = 459,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,582.82/752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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