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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,032.18 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,032.18 and 453.26 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,032.18 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,032.18 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,032.18 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 467,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,845.91/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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