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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,033.95 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,033.95 and 469.25 is: 647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,033.95 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,033.95 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,033.95 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 485,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,181.04/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.58

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