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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.82, 1,031.55 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.82, 1,031.55 and 453.05 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.82 : 1,031.55 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.82/1,031.55 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.82x = 1,031.55 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.82x = 467,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,338.57/747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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