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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,047.18 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,047.18 and 582 is: 803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,047.18 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,047.18 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,047.18 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 609,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,458.76/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.23

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