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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,033.14 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,033.14 and 483.60 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,033.14 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,033.14 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,033.14 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 499,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,626.50/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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