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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,032.93 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,032.93 and 454.05 is: 626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,032.93 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,032.93 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,032.93 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 469,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,001.87/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.32

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