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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.26, 1,033.86 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.26, 1,033.86 and 454.54 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.26 : 1,033.86 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.26/1,033.86 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.26x = 1,033.86 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.26x = 469,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,930.72/749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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