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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.20, 1,032.48 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.20, 1,032.48 and 468.72 is: 646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.20 : 1,032.48 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.20/1,032.48 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.20x = 1,032.48 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.20x = 483,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,944.03/748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.81

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