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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,033.72 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,033.72 and 454.48 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,033.72 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,033.72 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,033.72 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 469,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,805.07/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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