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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.35, 1,036.44 and 471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.35, 1,036.44 and 471.51 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.35 : 1,036.44 = 471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.35/1,036.44 = 471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.35x = 1,036.44 × 471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.35x = 488,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,691.82/751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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