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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,038.66 and 586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,038.66 and 586.76 is: 809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,038.66 = 586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,038.66 = 586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,038.66 × 586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 609,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,444.14/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.27

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