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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,032.38 and 453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,032.38 and 453.37 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,032.38 = 453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,032.38 = 453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,032.38 × 453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 468,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,050.12/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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