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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,032 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,032 and 453.59 is: 625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,032 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,032 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,032 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 468,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,104.88/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.62

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