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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.70, 1,032.99 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.70, 1,032.99 and 454.22 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.70 : 1,032.99 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.70/1,032.99 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.70x = 1,032.99 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.70x = 469,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,204.72/748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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