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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,010.94 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,010.94 and 452.80 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,010.94 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,010.94 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,010.94 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 457,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,753.63/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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