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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,036.95 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,036.95 and 436.86 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,036.95 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,036.95 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,036.95 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 453,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,002.80/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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