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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.22 and 440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.22 and 440.57 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.22 = 440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.22 = 440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.22 × 440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 456,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,527.83/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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