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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,036.35 and 471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,036.35 and 471.23 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,036.35 = 471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,036.35 = 471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,036.35 × 471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 488,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,354.03/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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