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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,039.06 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,039.06 and 438.28 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,039.06 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,039.06 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,039.06 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 455,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,399.22/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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