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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,037.52 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,037.52 and 437.16 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,037.52 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,037.52 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,037.52 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 453,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,562.24/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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