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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.35, 1,037.95 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.35, 1,037.95 and 437.56 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.35 : 1,037.95 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.35/1,037.95 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.35x = 1,037.95 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.35x = 454,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,165.40/752.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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