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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,023.23 and 584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,023.23 and 584.71 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,023.23 = 584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,023.23 = 584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,023.23 × 584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 598,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,292.81/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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