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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,036.07 and 471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,036.07 and 471.05 is: 649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,036.07 = 471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,036.07 = 471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,036.07 × 471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 488,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,039.01/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.85

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