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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,033.13 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,033.13 and 468.84 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,033.13 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,033.13 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,033.13 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 484,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,370.59/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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