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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.67, 1,032.64 and 483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.67, 1,032.64 and 483.11 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.67 : 1,032.64 = 483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.67/1,032.64 = 483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.67x = 1,032.64 × 483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.67x = 498,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,881.34/748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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