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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,036.22 and 471.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,036.22 and 471.29 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,036.22 = 471.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,036.22 = 471.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,036.22 × 471.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 488,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,360.12/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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