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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,032.26 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,032.26 and 468.26 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,032.26 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,032.26 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,032.26 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 483,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,358.57/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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