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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,038.99 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,038.99 and 442.42 is: 610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,038.99 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,038.99 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,038.99 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 459,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,669.96/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.37

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