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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,035.24 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,035.24 and 470.32 is: 649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,035.24 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,035.24 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,035.24 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 486,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,894.08/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.04

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