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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,036.17 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,036.17 and 436.20 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,036.17 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,036.17 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,036.17 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 451,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,977.35/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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