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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,036.30 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,036.30 and 436.27 is: 602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,036.30 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,036.30 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,036.30 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 452,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,106.60/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.05

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