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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,038.76 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,038.76 and 438.25 is: 604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,038.76 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,038.76 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,038.76 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 455,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,236.57/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.55

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