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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,024.99 and 585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,024.99 and 585.46 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,024.99 = 585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,024.99 = 585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,024.99 × 585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 600,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,090.46/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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