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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,036.50 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,036.50 and 436.56 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,036.50 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,036.50 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,036.50 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 452,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,494.44/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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