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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,033.65 and 644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,033.65 and 644.46 is: 890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,033.65 = 644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,033.65 = 644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,033.65 × 644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 666,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,146.08/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.19

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