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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,032 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,032 and 468 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,032 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,032 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,032 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 482,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,976/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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