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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.41, 1,026.09 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.41, 1,026.09 and 586.78 is: 808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.41 : 1,026.09 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.41/1,026.09 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.41x = 1,026.09 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.41x = 602,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,084.87/744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.81

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