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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,033.22 and 483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,033.22 and 483.39 is: 667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,033.22 = 483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,033.22 = 483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,033.22 × 483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 499,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,446.81/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.16

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