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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,036.15 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,036.15 and 471.22 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,036.15 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,036.15 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,036.15 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 488,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,249.42/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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