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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.14 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.14 and 441.06 is: 608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.14 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.14 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.14 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 457,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,440.97/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.70

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