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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,010.26 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,010.26 and 452.24 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,010.26 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,010.26 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,010.26 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 456,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,883.40/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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