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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,031.01 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,031.01 and 452.37 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,031.01 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,031.01 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,031.01 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 466,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,400.16/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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