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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,034.96 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,034.96 and 474.40 is: 654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,034.96 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,034.96 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,034.96 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 490,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,985.02/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.44

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