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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.71, 1,048.10 and 582.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.71, 1,048.10 and 582.71 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.71 : 1,048.10 = 582.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.71/1,048.10 = 582.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.71x = 1,048.10 × 582.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.71x = 610,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,730.20/759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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