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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.35, 1,031.14 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.35, 1,031.14 and 448.52 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.35 : 1,031.14 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.35/1,031.14 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.35x = 1,031.14 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.35x = 462,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,481.73/747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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