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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,040.01 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,040.01 and 438.89 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,040.01 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,040.01 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,040.01 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 456,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,449.99/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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