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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,048.98 and 584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,048.98 and 584.20 is: 805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,048.98 = 584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,048.98 = 584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,048.98 × 584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 612,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,814.12/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.01

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