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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.09, 1,030.81 and 452.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.09, 1,030.81 and 452.29 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.09 : 1,030.81 = 452.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.09/1,030.81 = 452.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.09x = 1,030.81 × 452.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.09x = 466,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,223.92/747.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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