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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.73, 1,036.39 and 471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.73, 1,036.39 and 471.38 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.73 : 1,036.39 = 471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.73/1,036.39 = 471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.73x = 1,036.39 × 471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.73x = 488,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,533.52/750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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