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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,037.13 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,037.13 and 471.55 is: 651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,037.13 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,037.13 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,037.13 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 489,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,058.65/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.00

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