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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.91, 1,035.21 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.91, 1,035.21 and 470.96 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.91 : 1,035.21 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.91/1,035.21 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.91x = 1,035.21 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.91x = 487,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,542.50/750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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