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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,035.34 and 470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,035.34 and 470.57 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,035.34 = 470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,035.34 = 470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,035.34 × 470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 487,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,199.94/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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