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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,037.70 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,037.70 and 441.36 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,037.70 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,037.70 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,037.70 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 457,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,999.27/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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