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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,036.36 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,036.36 and 585.96 is: 807.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,036.36 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,036.36 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,036.36 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 607,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,265.51/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.52

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