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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,037.80 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,037.80 and 441.68 is: 609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,037.80 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,037.80 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,037.80 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 458,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,375.50/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.48

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