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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.11, 1,047.42 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.11, 1,047.42 and 582.30 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.11 : 1,047.42 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.11/1,047.42 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.11x = 1,047.42 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.11x = 609,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,912.67/759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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