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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,030.73 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,030.73 and 452.22 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,030.73 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,030.73 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,030.73 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 466,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,110.59/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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