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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,036.41 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,036.41 and 471.30 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,036.41 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,036.41 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,036.41 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 488,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,460.03/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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