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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,036.45 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,036.45 and 471.32 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,036.45 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,036.45 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,036.45 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 488,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,499.61/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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