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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,037.28 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,037.28 and 436.92 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,037.28 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,037.28 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,037.28 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 453,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,208.38/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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