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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,037.25 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,037.25 and 436.89 is: 602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,037.25 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,037.25 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,037.25 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 453,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,164.15/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.90

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