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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,035.61 and 580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,035.61 and 580.49 is: 800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,035.61 = 580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,035.61 = 580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,035.61 × 580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 601,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,154.62/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.34

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