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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,011.24 and 452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,011.24 and 452.91 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,011.24 = 452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,011.24 = 452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,011.24 × 452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 458,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,000.71/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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