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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,038.90 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,038.90 and 438.20 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,038.90 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,038.90 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,038.90 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 455,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,245.98/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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