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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,036.20 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,036.20 and 436.18 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,036.20 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,036.20 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,036.20 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 451,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,967.53/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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