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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,031.02 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,031.02 and 452.33 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,031.02 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,031.02 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,031.02 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 466,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,358.86/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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