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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.34, 1,031.15 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.34, 1,031.15 and 452.54 is: 624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.34 : 1,031.15 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.34/1,031.15 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.34x = 1,031.15 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.34x = 466,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,636.62/747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.40

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