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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,032.03 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,032.03 and 453.05 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,032.03 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,032.03 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,032.03 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 467,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,561.19/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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