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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.25, 1,031.21 and 452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.25, 1,031.21 and 452.47 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.25 : 1,031.21 = 452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.25/1,031.21 = 452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.25x = 1,031.21 × 452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.25x = 466,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,591.59/747.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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