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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,032.03 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,032.03 and 453.24 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,032.03 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,032.03 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,032.03 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 467,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,757.28/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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