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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,030.89 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,030.89 and 452.40 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,030.89 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,030.89 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,030.89 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 466,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,374.64/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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