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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,037.01 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,037.01 and 440.93 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,037.01 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,037.01 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,037.01 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 457,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,248.82/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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