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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,037.46 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,037.46 and 437.05 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,037.46 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,037.46 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,037.46 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 453,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,416.71/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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