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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,031.45 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,031.45 and 452.72 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,031.45 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,031.45 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,031.45 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 466,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,950.62/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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