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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,037.28 and 441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,037.28 and 441.34 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,037.28 = 441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,037.28 = 441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,037.28 × 441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 457,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,793.16/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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