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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,011.38 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,011.38 and 584.56 is: 807.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,011.38 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,011.38 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,011.38 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 591,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,212.29/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.53

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