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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,036.67 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,036.67 and 436.46 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,036.67 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,036.67 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,036.67 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 452,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,457.62/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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