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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,037.34 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,037.34 and 436.98 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,037.34 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,037.34 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,037.34 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 453,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,296.83/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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