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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,049.56 and 586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,049.56 and 586.58 is: 810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,049.56 = 586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,049.56 = 586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,049.56 × 586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 615,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,644.19/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.15

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