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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,033.96 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,033.96 and 469.56 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,033.96 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,033.96 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,033.96 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 485,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,506.26/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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