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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,039.52 and 438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,039.52 and 438.53 is: 605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,039.52 = 438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,039.52 = 438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,039.52 × 438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 455,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,860.71/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.20

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