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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,048.04 and 581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,048.04 and 581.72 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,048.04 = 581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,048.04 = 581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,048.04 × 581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 609,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,665.83/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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