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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.62, 1,030.20 and 582.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.62, 1,030.20 and 582.07 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.62 : 1,030.20 = 582.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.62/1,030.20 = 582.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.62x = 1,030.20 × 582.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.62x = 599,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,643.36/746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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