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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,045.89 and 583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,045.89 and 583.18 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,045.89 = 583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,045.89 = 583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,045.89 × 583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 609,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,942.13/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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