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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,037.06 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,037.06 and 436.79 is: 602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,037.06 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,037.06 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,037.06 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 452,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,970.07/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.74

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