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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,039.62 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,039.62 and 442.76 is: 611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,039.62 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,039.62 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,039.62 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 460,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,302.15/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.08

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