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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,036.24 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,036.24 and 471.08 is: 650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,036.24 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,036.24 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,036.24 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 488,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,151.94/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.40

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