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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,033.74 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,033.74 and 454.29 is: 626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,033.74 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,033.74 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,033.74 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 469,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,617.74/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.96

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