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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,022.34 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,022.34 and 583.92 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,022.34 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,022.34 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,022.34 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 596,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,964.77/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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