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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,037.07 and 436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,037.07 and 436.82 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,037.07 = 436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,037.07 = 436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,037.07 × 436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 453,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,007.73/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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