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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,039.08 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,039.08 and 438.32 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,039.08 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,039.08 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,039.08 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 455,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,449.55/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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