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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,033.23 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,033.23 and 454.08 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,033.23 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,033.23 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,033.23 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 469,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,174.66/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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