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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,010.12 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,010.12 and 452.10 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,010.12 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,010.12 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,010.12 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 456,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,672.99/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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