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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,031.82 and 468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,031.82 and 468.03 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,031.82 = 468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,031.82 = 468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,031.82 × 468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 482,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,922.71/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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