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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,036.17 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,036.17 and 436.23 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,036.17 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,036.17 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,036.17 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 452,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,008.44/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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