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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,032.14 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,032.14 and 453.26 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,032.14 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,032.14 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,032.14 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 467,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,820.35/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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