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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,010.80 and 584.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,010.80 and 584.57 is: 807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,010.80 = 584.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,010.80 = 584.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,010.80 × 584.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 590,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,882.57/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.01

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