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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,036.24 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,036.24 and 436.26 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,036.24 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,036.24 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,036.24 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 452,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,070.06/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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