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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.97, 1,009.87 and 452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.97, 1,009.87 and 452.05 is: 623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.97 : 1,009.87 = 452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.97/1,009.87 = 452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.97x = 1,009.87 × 452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.97x = 456,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,508.08/731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.67

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