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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.66, 1,032.84 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.66, 1,032.84 and 469.02 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.66 : 1,032.84 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.66/1,032.84 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.66x = 1,032.84 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.66x = 484,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,422.62/748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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