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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.94, 1,029.54 and 578.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.94, 1,029.54 and 578.98 is: 800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.94 : 1,029.54 = 578.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.94/1,029.54 = 578.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.94x = 1,029.54 × 578.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.94x = 596,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,083.07/744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.18

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