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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,036.97 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,036.97 and 415.33 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,036.97 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,036.97 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,036.97 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 430,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,684.75/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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