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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,032.81 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,032.81 and 453.83 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,032.81 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,032.81 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,032.81 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 468,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,722.74/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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