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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.99, 1,043.16 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.99, 1,043.16 and 436.94 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.99 : 1,043.16 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.99/1,043.16 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.99x = 1,043.16 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.99x = 455,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,798.33/755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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