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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,010.76 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,010.76 and 586.13 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.96 : 1,010.76 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.96/1,010.76 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.96x = 1,010.76 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.96x = 592,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,436.76/733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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