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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,039.06 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,039.06 and 442.38 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,039.06 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,039.06 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,039.06 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 459,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,659.36/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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