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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,038.47 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,038.47 and 586.80 is: 809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,038.47 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,038.47 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,038.47 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 609,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,371.26/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.42

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