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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.77, 1,033.85 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.77, 1,033.85 and 454.43 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.77 : 1,033.85 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.77/1,033.85 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.77x = 1,033.85 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.77x = 469,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,812.46/748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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