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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,037.43 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,037.43 and 415.68 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,037.43 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,037.43 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,037.43 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 431,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,239.39/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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