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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,043.04 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,043.04 and 581.76 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,043.04 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,043.04 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,043.04 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 606,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,798.95/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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