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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.58, 1,049.94 and 586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.58, 1,049.94 and 586.62 is: 808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.58 : 1,049.94 = 586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.58/1,049.94 = 586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.58x = 1,049.94 × 586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.58x = 615,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,915.80/761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.73

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