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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,033.16 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,033.16 and 483.28 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,033.16 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,033.16 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,033.16 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 499,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,305.56/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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