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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,031.92 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,031.92 and 453.12 is: 625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,031.92 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,031.92 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,031.92 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 467,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,583.59/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.25

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