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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,032.11 and 482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,032.11 and 482.52 is: 665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,032.11 = 482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,032.11 = 482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,032.11 × 482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 498,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,016.98/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.44

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