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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,032.46 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,032.46 and 453.52 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,032.46 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,032.46 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,032.46 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 468,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,241.42/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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