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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.05, 1,039.14 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.05, 1,039.14 and 438.32 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.05 : 1,039.14 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.05/1,039.14 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.05x = 1,039.14 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.05x = 455,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,470.65/753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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