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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.06, 1,030.37 and 582.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.06, 1,030.37 and 582.23 is: 804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.06 : 1,030.37 = 582.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.06/1,030.37 = 582.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.06x = 1,030.37 × 582.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.06x = 599,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,912.33/746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.11

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