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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.44 and 585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.44 and 585.18 is: 807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.44 = 585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.44 = 585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.44 × 585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 606,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,503.96/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.64

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