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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,030.85 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,030.85 and 467.32 is: 644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,030.85 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,030.85 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,030.85 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 481,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,736.91/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.72

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