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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,032.74 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,032.74 and 453.63 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,032.74 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,032.74 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,032.74 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 468,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,481.85/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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