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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.86, 1,036.07 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.86, 1,036.07 and 436.18 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.86 : 1,036.07 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.86/1,036.07 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.86x = 1,036.07 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.86x = 451,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,908.24/750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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