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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,037.54 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,037.54 and 437.03 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,037.54 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,037.54 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,037.54 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 453,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,434.20/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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