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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,032.69 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,032.69 and 453.56 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,032.69 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,032.69 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,032.69 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 468,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,381.71/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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