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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,039.18 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,039.18 and 442.68 is: 610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,039.18 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,039.18 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,039.18 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 460,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,024.20/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.86

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