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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.52, 1,032.04 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.52, 1,032.04 and 482.06 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.52 : 1,032.04 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.52/1,032.04 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.52x = 1,032.04 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.52x = 497,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,500.04/747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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