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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,036.13 and 471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,036.13 and 471.19 is: 650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,036.13 = 471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,036.13 = 471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,036.13 × 471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 488,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,212.68/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.48

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