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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,032.86 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,032.86 and 453.75 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,032.86 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,032.86 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,032.86 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 468,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,657.96/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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