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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,033.62 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,033.62 and 468.86 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,033.62 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,033.62 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,033.62 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 484,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,621.62/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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