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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.71, 1,011.15 and 452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.71, 1,011.15 and 452.86 is: 624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.71 : 1,011.15 = 452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.71/1,011.15 = 452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.71x = 1,011.15 × 452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.71x = 457,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,906.86/732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.95

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