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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,035.91 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,035.91 and 436.05 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,035.91 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,035.91 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,035.91 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 451,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,706.65/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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