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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,048.55 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,048.55 and 583.61 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,048.55 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,048.55 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,048.55 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 611,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,936.10/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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