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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.39, 1,032.76 and 453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.39, 1,032.76 and 453.61 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.39 : 1,032.76 = 453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.39/1,032.76 = 453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.39x = 1,032.76 × 453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.39x = 468,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,470.26/748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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