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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.09, 1,036.48 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.09, 1,036.48 and 436.35 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.09 : 1,036.48 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.09/1,036.48 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.09x = 1,036.48 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.09x = 452,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,268.05/751.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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