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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,037.39 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,037.39 and 436.68 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,037.39 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,037.39 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,037.39 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 453,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,007.47/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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