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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,036.69 and 432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,036.69 and 432.25 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,036.69 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,036.69 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,036.69 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 448,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,115.91/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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