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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.69, 1,032.28 and 482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.69, 1,032.28 and 482.25 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.69 : 1,032.28 = 482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.69/1,032.28 = 482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.69x = 1,032.28 × 482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.69x = 497,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,817.03/747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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