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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.60, 1,385.06 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.60, 1,385.06 and 584 is: 805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.60 : 1,385.06 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.60/1,385.06 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.60x = 1,385.06 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.60x = 808,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,875.04/1,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.97

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