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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,037.39 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,037.39 and 415.61 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,037.39 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,037.39 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,037.39 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 431,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,145.51/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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