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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,037.07 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,037.07 and 436.76 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,037.07 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,037.07 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,037.07 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 452,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,945.51/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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