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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,039.26 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,039.26 and 438.56 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,039.26 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,039.26 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,039.26 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 455,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,777.87/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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