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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.33, 1,032.42 and 437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.33, 1,032.42 and 437.83 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.33 : 1,032.42 = 437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.33/1,032.42 = 437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.33x = 1,032.42 × 437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.33x = 452,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,024.45/748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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