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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,044.67 and 582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,044.67 and 582.88 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,044.67 = 582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,044.67 = 582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,044.67 × 582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 608,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,917.25/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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