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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.53 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.53 and 436.46 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.53 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.53 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.53 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 452,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,398.70/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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