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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,044.66 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,044.66 and 583.12 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,044.66 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,044.66 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,044.66 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 609,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,162.14/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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