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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,032.53 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,032.53 and 453.54 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,032.53 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,032.53 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,032.53 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 468,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,293.66/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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