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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,034.09 and 582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,034.09 and 582.58 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,034.09 = 582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,034.09 = 582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,034.09 × 582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 602,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,440.15/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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