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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,036.52 and 471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,036.52 and 471.50 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,036.52 = 471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,036.52 = 471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,036.52 × 471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 488,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,719.18/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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