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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,032.93 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,032.93 and 468.84 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,032.93 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,032.93 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,032.93 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 484,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,278.90/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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