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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,036.80 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,036.80 and 436.86 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,036.80 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,036.80 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,036.80 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 452,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,936.45/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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