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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,036.24 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,036.24 and 440.78 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,036.24 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,036.24 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,036.24 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 456,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,753.87/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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