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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,047.48 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,047.48 and 582.68 is: 803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,047.48 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,047.48 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,047.48 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 610,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,345.65/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.30

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