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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,026.57 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,026.57 and 579.48 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,026.57 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,026.57 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,026.57 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 594,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,876.78/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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