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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,045.92 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,045.92 and 438.94 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,045.92 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,045.92 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,045.92 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 459,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,096.12/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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