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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,032.90 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,032.90 and 453.68 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,032.90 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,032.90 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,032.90 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 468,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,606.07/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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