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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.46, 1,033.01 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.46, 1,033.01 and 623.92 is: 861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.46 : 1,033.01 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.46/1,033.01 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.46x = 1,033.01 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.46x = 644,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,515.60/748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.12

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