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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,036.99 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,036.99 and 581.49 is: 801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,036.99 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,036.99 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,036.99 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 602,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,999.32/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.72

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