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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,037.37 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,037.37 and 415.65 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,037.37 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,037.37 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,037.37 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 431,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,177.65/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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