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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,042.44 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,042.44 and 580.68 is: 801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,042.44 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,042.44 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,042.44 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 605,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,324.06/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.07

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