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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,049.85 and 585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,049.85 and 585.39 is: 806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,049.85 = 585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,049.85 = 585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,049.85 × 585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 614,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,571.69/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.27

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