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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.46, 1,033.95 and 469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.46, 1,033.95 and 469.57 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.46 : 1,033.95 = 469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.46/1,033.95 = 469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.46x = 1,033.95 × 469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.46x = 485,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,511.90/749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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