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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.02, 1,044.78 and 578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.02, 1,044.78 and 578.50 is: 797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.02 : 1,044.78 = 578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.02/1,044.78 = 578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.02x = 1,044.78 × 578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.02x = 604,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,409.58/758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.35

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