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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,035.65 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,035.65 and 583.74 is: 803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,035.65 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,035.65 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,035.65 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 604,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,547.41/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.68

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