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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,033.25 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,033.25 and 453.97 is: 626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,033.25 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,033.25 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,033.25 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 469,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,059.65/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.07

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