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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.77, 1,033 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.77, 1,033 and 483.18 is: 666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.77 : 1,033 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.77/1,033 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.77x = 1,033 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.77x = 499,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,124.94/748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.59

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