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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,037.70 and 437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,037.70 and 437.21 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,037.70 = 437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,037.70 = 437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,037.70 × 437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 453,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,687.63/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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