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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,031.66 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,031.66 and 452.84 is: 624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.55 : 1,031.66 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.55/1,031.66 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.55x = 1,031.66 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.55x = 467,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,180.63/747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.95

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