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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,032.33 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,032.33 and 582.15 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,032.33 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,032.33 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,032.33 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 600,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,970.91/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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