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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,048.73 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,048.73 and 582.22 is: 803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,048.73 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,048.73 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,048.73 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 610,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,591.58/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.85

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