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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,037.68 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,037.68 and 441.38 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,037.68 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,037.68 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,037.68 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 458,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,004.91/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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