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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.87, 1,036.36 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.87, 1,036.36 and 436.19 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.87 : 1,036.36 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.87/1,036.36 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.87x = 1,036.36 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.87x = 452,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,045.23/750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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