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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,036.08 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,036.08 and 435.96 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,036.08 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,036.08 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,036.08 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 451,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,689.44/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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