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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,039.05 and 586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,039.05 and 586.49 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,039.05 = 586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,039.05 = 586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,039.05 × 586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 609,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,387.24/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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