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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,033.56 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,033.56 and 623.34 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,033.56 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,033.56 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,033.56 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 644,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,259.29/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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