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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.63, 1,046.06 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.63, 1,046.06 and 583.39 is: 805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.63 : 1,046.06 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.63/1,046.06 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.63x = 1,046.06 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.63x = 610,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,258.03/757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.48

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