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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,044.72 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,044.72 and 580.68 is: 800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,044.72 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,044.72 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,044.72 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 606,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,648.01/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.54

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