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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,031.20 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,031.20 and 467.56 is: 645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,031.20 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,031.20 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,031.20 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 482,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,147.87/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.31

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