Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,037.88 and 441.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 752, 1,037.88 and 441.44 is: 609.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752 : 1,037.88 = 441.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752/1,037.88 = 441.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752x = 1,037.88 × 441.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752x = 458,161.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,161.75/752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.26
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