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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,036.74 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,036.74 and 440.76 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,036.74 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,036.74 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,036.74 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 456,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,953.52/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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