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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,032.35 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,032.35 and 453.34 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,032.35 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,032.35 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,032.35 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 468,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,000.70/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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