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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,020.48 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,020.48 and 584.48 is: 807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,020.48 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,020.48 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,020.48 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 596,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,450.15/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.59

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