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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,031.61 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,031.61 and 467.94 is: 645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,031.61 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,031.61 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,031.61 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 482,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,729.00/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.76

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