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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.86, 1,036.04 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.86, 1,036.04 and 436.16 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.86 : 1,036.04 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.86/1,036.04 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.86x = 1,036.04 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.86x = 451,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,874.03/750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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