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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.03, 1,037.69 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.03, 1,037.69 and 437.33 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.03 : 1,037.69 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.03/1,037.69 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.03x = 1,037.69 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.03x = 453,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,817.48/752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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