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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.63, 1,031.82 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.63, 1,031.82 and 453.09 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.63 : 1,031.82 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.63/1,031.82 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.63x = 1,031.82 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.63x = 467,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,507.32/747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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