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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.13, 1,033.60 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.13, 1,033.60 and 469.28 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.13 : 1,033.60 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.13/1,033.60 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.13x = 1,033.60 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.13x = 485,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,040.29/749.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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