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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,044.44 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,044.44 and 583.60 is: 806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,044.44 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,044.44 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,044.44 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 609,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,535.18/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.18

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