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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,031.08 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,031.08 and 452.72 is: 624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,031.08 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,031.08 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,031.08 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 466,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,790.54/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.65

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