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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,032.94 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,032.94 and 438.18 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,032.94 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,032.94 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,032.94 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 452,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,613.65/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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