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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.11, 1,042.04 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.11, 1,042.04 and 436.08 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.11 : 1,042.04 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.11/1,042.04 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.11x = 1,042.04 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.11x = 454,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,416.57/755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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