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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.69, 1,033.20 and 438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.69, 1,033.20 and 438.19 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.69 : 1,033.20 = 438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.69/1,033.20 = 438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.69x = 1,033.20 × 438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.69x = 452,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,735.33/748.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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