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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,009.26 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,009.26 and 583.13 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,009.26 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,009.26 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,009.26 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 588,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,532.31/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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