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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,035.35 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,035.35 and 470.50 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,035.35 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,035.35 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,035.35 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 487,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,130.76/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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