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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,033.77 and 608.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,033.77 and 608.95 is: 840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,033.77 = 608.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,033.77 = 608.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,033.77 × 608.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 629,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,514.24/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.54

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