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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,032.41 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,032.41 and 453.50 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,032.41 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,032.41 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,032.41 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 468,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,197.94/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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