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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.75, 1,032.99 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.75, 1,032.99 and 453.91 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.75 : 1,032.99 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.75/1,032.99 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.75x = 1,032.99 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.75x = 468,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,884.49/748.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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