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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,036.48 and 471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,036.48 and 471.44 is: 650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,036.48 = 471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,036.48 = 471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,036.48 × 471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 488,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,632.95/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.82

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