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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,030.72 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,030.72 and 581.16 is: 801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,030.72 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,030.72 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,030.72 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 599,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,013.24/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.93

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