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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,037.28 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,037.28 and 415.54 is: 573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,037.28 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,037.28 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,037.28 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 431,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,028.93/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.48

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