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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,037.22 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,037.22 and 436.86 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,037.22 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,037.22 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,037.22 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 453,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,119.93/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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