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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,032.02 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,032.02 and 453.02 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,032.02 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,032.02 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,032.02 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 467,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,518.28/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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