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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,030.91 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,030.91 and 452.42 is: 624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,030.91 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,030.91 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,030.91 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 466,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,400.75/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.23

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