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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,036.36 and 436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,036.36 and 436.33 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,036.36 = 436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,036.36 = 436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,036.36 × 436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 452,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,194.96/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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