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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,033.51 and 469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,033.51 and 469.39 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,033.51 = 469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,033.51 = 469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,033.51 × 469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 485,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,119.26/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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