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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,033.50 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,033.50 and 469.20 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,033.50 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,033.50 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,033.50 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 484,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,918.20/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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