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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,034.98 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,034.98 and 584.96 is: 806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,034.98 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,034.98 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,034.98 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 605,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,415.26/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.14

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