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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.01, 1,037.74 and 586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.01, 1,037.74 and 586.96 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.01 : 1,037.74 = 586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.01/1,037.74 = 586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.01x = 1,037.74 × 586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.01x = 609,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,111.87/753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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