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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,039.91 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,039.91 and 438.87 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,039.91 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,039.91 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,039.91 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 456,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,383.11/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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