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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,043.79 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,043.79 and 586.78 is: 810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,043.79 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,043.79 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,043.79 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 612,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,475.10/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.05

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