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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,010.07 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,010.07 and 585 is: 807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,010.07 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,010.07 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,010.07 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 590,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,890.95/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.16

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