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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,033.08 and 647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,033.08 and 647.02 is: 893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,033.08 = 647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,033.08 = 647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,033.08 × 647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 668,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,423.42/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.16

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