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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.85, 1,037.27 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.85, 1,037.27 and 437.06 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.85 : 1,037.27 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.85/1,037.27 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.85x = 1,037.27 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.85x = 453,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,349.63/751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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