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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.03 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.03 and 415.42 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.03 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.03 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.03 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 430,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,803.00/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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