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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,035.79 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,035.79 and 470.94 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,035.79 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,035.79 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,035.79 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 487,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,789.88/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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