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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.32, 1,020.78 and 585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.32, 1,020.78 and 585.24 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.32 : 1,020.78 = 585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.32/1,020.78 = 585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.32x = 1,020.78 × 585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.32x = 597,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,401.29/739.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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