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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.02 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.02 and 471.07 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.02 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.02 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.02 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 488,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,037.94/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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