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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.79, 1,036.32 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.79, 1,036.32 and 436.13 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.79 : 1,036.32 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.79/1,036.32 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.79x = 1,036.32 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.79x = 451,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,967.31/750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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