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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,033.64 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,033.64 and 438.48 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,033.64 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,033.64 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,033.64 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 453,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,230.47/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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