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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.61, 1,036.51 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.61, 1,036.51 and 471.33 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.61 : 1,036.51 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.61/1,036.51 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.61x = 1,036.51 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.61x = 488,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,538.26/750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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