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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,384.76 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,384.76 and 584.08 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,384.76 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,384.76 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,384.76 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 808,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,810.62/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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