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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,045.14 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,045.14 and 582.28 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,045.14 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,045.14 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,045.14 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 608,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,564.12/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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