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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.28, 1,039.19 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.28, 1,039.19 and 438.44 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.28 : 1,039.19 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.28/1,039.19 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.28x = 1,039.19 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.28x = 455,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,615.08/753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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