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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.09, 1,032.19 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.09, 1,032.19 and 453.29 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.09 : 1,032.19 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.09/1,032.19 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.09x = 1,032.19 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.09x = 467,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,879.14/748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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