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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.57, 1,036.92 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.57, 1,036.92 and 436.78 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.57 : 1,036.92 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.57/1,036.92 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.57x = 1,036.92 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.57x = 452,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,905.92/751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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