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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,031.16 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,031.16 and 452.24 is: 623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,031.16 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,031.16 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,031.16 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 466,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,331.80/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.91

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