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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.77, 1,032.12 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.77, 1,032.12 and 467.84 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.77 : 1,032.12 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.77/1,032.12 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.77x = 1,032.12 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.77x = 482,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,869.60/747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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