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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,037.36 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,037.36 and 437.08 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,037.36 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,037.36 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,037.36 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 453,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,407.29/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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