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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,034.11 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,034.11 and 469.60 is: 648.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,034.11 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,034.11 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,034.11 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 485,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,616.06/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.46

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