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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.49, 1,037.01 and 415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.49, 1,037.01 and 415.39 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.49 : 1,037.01 = 415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.49/1,037.01 = 415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.49x = 1,037.01 × 415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.49x = 430,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,758.40/751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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