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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.77, 1,033.98 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.77, 1,033.98 and 469.92 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.77 : 1,033.98 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.77/1,033.98 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.77x = 1,033.98 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.77x = 485,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,887.88/749.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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