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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.99, 1,036.35 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.99, 1,036.35 and 436.32 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.99 : 1,036.35 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.99/1,036.35 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.99x = 1,036.35 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.99x = 452,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,180.23/750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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