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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.29 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.29 and 436.20 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.29 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.29 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.29 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 452,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,029.70/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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