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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,036.38 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,036.38 and 436.26 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,036.38 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,036.38 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,036.38 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 452,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,131.14/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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