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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.05, 1,052 and 583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.05, 1,052 and 583.91 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.05 : 1,052 = 583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.05/1,052 = 583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.05x = 1,052 × 583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.05x = 614,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,273.32/763.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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