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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.26, 1,034.46 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.26, 1,034.46 and 483.82 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.26 : 1,034.46 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.26/1,034.46 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.26x = 1,034.46 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.26x = 500,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,489.93/749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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