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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.53, 1,035.85 and 470.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.53, 1,035.85 and 470.99 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.53 : 1,035.85 = 470.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.53/1,035.85 = 470.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.53x = 1,035.85 × 470.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.53x = 487,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,880.64/750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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