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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,036.71 and 471.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,036.71 and 471.57 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,036.71 = 471.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,036.71 = 471.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,036.71 × 471.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 488,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,881.33/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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