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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,031.94 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,031.94 and 453.33 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,031.94 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,031.94 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,031.94 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 467,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,809.36/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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