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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,032.92 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,032.92 and 608.33 is: 839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,032.92 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,032.92 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,032.92 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 628,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,348.02/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.68

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