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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,007.61 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,007.61 and 583.10 is: 805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,007.61 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,007.61 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,007.61 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 587,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,537.39/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.46

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