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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,031.01 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,031.01 and 452.36 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,031.01 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,031.01 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,031.01 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 466,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,387.68/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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