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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,030.85 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,030.85 and 452.19 is: 624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,030.85 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,030.85 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,030.85 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 466,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,137.80/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.08

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