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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,031.03 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,031.03 and 452.50 is: 624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,031.03 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,031.03 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,031.03 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 466,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,539.63/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.49

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