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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.32 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.32 and 442.68 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.32 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.32 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.32 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 460,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,086.18/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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