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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,038.71 and 587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,038.71 and 587.24 is: 809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,038.71 = 587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,038.71 = 587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,038.71 × 587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 609,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,963.93/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.64

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