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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,032.94 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,032.94 and 453.80 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,032.94 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,032.94 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,032.94 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 468,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,748.17/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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