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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.63, 1,032.71 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.63, 1,032.71 and 581.58 is: 803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.63 : 1,032.71 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.63/1,032.71 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.63x = 1,032.71 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.63x = 600,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,600.57/747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.34

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