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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.19, 1,033.92 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.19, 1,033.92 and 454.47 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.19 : 1,033.92 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.19/1,033.92 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.19x = 1,033.92 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.19x = 469,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,885.62/749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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