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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.00, 1,036.21 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.00, 1,036.21 and 436.08 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.00 : 1,036.21 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.00/1,036.21 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.00x = 1,036.21 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.00x = 451,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,873.25/751.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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