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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,031.39 and 467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,031.39 and 467.67 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,031.39 = 467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,031.39 = 467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,031.39 × 467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 482,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,347.82/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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