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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,046.28 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,046.28 and 584.74 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,046.28 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,046.28 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,046.28 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 611,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,801.77/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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