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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,031.49 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,031.49 and 467.57 is: 645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,031.49 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,031.49 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,031.49 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 482,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,293.78/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.49

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