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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,039.33 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,039.33 and 438.57 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,039.33 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,039.33 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,039.33 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 455,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,818.96/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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