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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.15, 1,036.53 and 415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.15, 1,036.53 and 415.03 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.15 : 1,036.53 = 415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.15/1,036.53 = 415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.15x = 1,036.53 × 415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.15x = 430,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,191.05/751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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