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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.35, 1,032.62 and 453.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.35, 1,032.62 and 453.65 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.35 : 1,032.62 = 453.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.35/1,032.62 = 453.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.35x = 1,032.62 × 453.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.35x = 468,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,440.63/748.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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