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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.09, 1,034.83 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.09, 1,034.83 and 469.83 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,034.83 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,034.83 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,034.83 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 486,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,197.24/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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