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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,036.05 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,036.05 and 436.05 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,036.05 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,036.05 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,036.05 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 451,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,764.42/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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