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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.26 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.26 and 442.50 is: 610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.26 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.26 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.26 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 459,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,872.55/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.72

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