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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,015.15 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,015.15 and 452.24 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,015.15 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,015.15 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,015.15 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 459,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,091.44/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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