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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,036.98 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,036.98 and 441.16 is: 608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,036.98 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,036.98 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,036.98 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 457,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,474.10/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.70

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