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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,037.36 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,037.36 and 437.02 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,037.36 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,037.36 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,037.36 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 453,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,346.03/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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