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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.78, 1,033.26 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.78, 1,033.26 and 438.28 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.78 : 1,033.26 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.78/1,033.26 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.78x = 1,033.26 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.78x = 452,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,857.19/748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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