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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.83, 1,035.11 and 583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.83, 1,035.11 and 583.65 is: 805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.83 : 1,035.11 = 583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.83/1,035.11 = 583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.83x = 1,035.11 × 583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.83x = 604,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,141.95/749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.71

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