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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.43, 1,019.33 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.43, 1,019.33 and 581.76 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.43 : 1,019.33 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.43/1,019.33 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.43x = 1,019.33 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.43x = 593,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,003.06/739.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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