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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,033.28 and 482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,033.28 and 482.99 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,033.28 = 482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,033.28 = 482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,033.28 × 482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 499,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,063.91/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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