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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,039.12 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,039.12 and 438.18 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,039.12 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,039.12 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,039.12 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 455,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,321.60/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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