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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,036.32 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,036.32 and 440.56 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,036.32 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,036.32 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,036.32 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 456,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,561.14/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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