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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,036.24 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,036.24 and 440.64 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,036.24 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,036.24 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,036.24 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 456,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,608.79/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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