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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,037.49 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,037.49 and 441.25 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,037.49 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,037.49 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,037.49 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 457,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,792.46/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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