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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.14, 1,048.81 and 584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.14, 1,048.81 and 584.10 is: 804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.14 : 1,048.81 = 584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.14/1,048.81 = 584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.14x = 1,048.81 × 584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.14x = 612,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,607.30/761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.85

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