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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,033.49 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,033.49 and 483.52 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,033.49 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,033.49 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,033.49 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 499,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,713.08/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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