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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,034.94 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,034.94 and 470.61 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,034.94 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,034.94 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,034.94 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 487,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,053.11/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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