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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,036.55 and 471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,036.55 and 471.65 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,036.55 = 471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,036.55 = 471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,036.55 × 471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 488,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,886.45/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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