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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,045.20 and 583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,045.20 and 583.03 is: 804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,045.20 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,045.20 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,045.20 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 609,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,382.96/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.81

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