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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,035.51 and 585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,035.51 and 585.89 is: 806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,035.51 = 585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,035.51 = 585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,035.51 × 585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 606,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,694.95/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.82

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