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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.56, 1,031.62 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.56, 1,031.62 and 452.76 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.56 : 1,031.62 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.56/1,031.62 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.56x = 1,031.62 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.56x = 467,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,076.27/747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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