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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,033.57 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,033.57 and 454.29 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,033.57 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,033.57 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,033.57 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 469,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,538.24/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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