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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,044.36 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,044.36 and 582.66 is: 804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,044.36 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,044.36 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,044.36 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 608,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,506.80/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.33

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