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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,032.66 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,032.66 and 453.74 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,032.66 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,032.66 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,032.66 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 468,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,553.99/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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