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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.89, 1,031.51 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.89, 1,031.51 and 482.36 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.89 : 1,031.51 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.89/1,031.51 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.89x = 1,031.51 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.89x = 497,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,556.75/747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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