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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.61, 1,010.73 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.61, 1,010.73 and 584.92 is: 806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.61 : 1,010.73 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.61/1,010.73 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.61x = 1,010.73 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.61x = 591,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,196.19/732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.97

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