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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,031.70 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,031.70 and 452.88 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,031.70 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,031.70 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,031.70 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 467,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,228.87/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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