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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.83, 1,032.35 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.83, 1,032.35 and 581.65 is: 802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.83 : 1,032.35 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.83/1,032.35 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.83x = 1,032.35 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.83x = 600,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,460.89/747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.94

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