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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,036.11 and 471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,036.11 and 471.48 is: 650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,036.11 = 471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,036.11 = 471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,036.11 × 471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 488,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,505.14/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.89

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