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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,043.76 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,043.76 and 581.28 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,043.76 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,043.76 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,043.76 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 606,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,716.81/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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