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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,036.85 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,036.85 and 436.60 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,036.85 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,036.85 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,036.85 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 452,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,688.71/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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