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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,035.99 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,035.99 and 583.47 is: 806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,035.99 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,035.99 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,035.99 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 604,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,469.09/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.69

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