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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,033.07 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,033.07 and 453.88 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,033.07 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,033.07 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,033.07 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 468,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,889.81/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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