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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,030.98 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,030.98 and 452.34 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,030.98 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,030.98 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,030.98 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 466,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,353.49/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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