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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,038.90 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,038.90 and 438.24 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,038.90 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,038.90 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,038.90 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 455,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,287.54/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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