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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,038.89 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,038.89 and 438.13 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,038.89 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,038.89 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,038.89 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 455,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,167.37/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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