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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,037.03 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,037.03 and 448.83 is: 619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,037.03 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,037.03 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,037.03 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 465,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,447.93/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.49

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