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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,032.99 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,032.99 and 468.79 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,032.99 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,032.99 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,032.99 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 484,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,253.02/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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