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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,043.82 and 582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,043.82 and 582.03 is: 803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,043.82 = 582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,043.82 = 582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,043.82 × 582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 607,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,534.55/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.43

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