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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,039.26 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,039.26 and 442.60 is: 610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,039.26 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,039.26 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,039.26 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 459,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,976.48/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.78

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