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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.77, 1,033.12 and 454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.77, 1,033.12 and 454.03 is: 626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.77 : 1,033.12 = 454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.77/1,033.12 = 454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.77x = 1,033.12 × 454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.77x = 469,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,062.31/748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.45

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