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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,036.34 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,036.34 and 436.44 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,036.34 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,036.34 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,036.34 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 452,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,300.23/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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