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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,045.17 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,045.17 and 584.16 is: 806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,045.17 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,045.17 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,045.17 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 610,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,546.51/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.96

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