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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,036.58 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,036.58 and 436.55 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,036.58 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,036.58 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,036.58 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 452,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,519.00/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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