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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,062.75 and 582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,062.75 and 582.41 is: 804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,062.75 = 582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,062.75 = 582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,062.75 × 582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 618,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,956.23/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.91

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