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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.00, 1,033.63 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.00, 1,033.63 and 454.21 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.00 : 1,033.63 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.00/1,033.63 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.00x = 1,033.63 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.00x = 469,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,481.36/749.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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