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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.96, 1,033.70 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.96, 1,033.70 and 624.42 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.96 : 1,033.70 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.96/1,033.70 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.96x = 1,033.70 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.96x = 645,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,462.95/748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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