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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.89, 1,385.46 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.89, 1,385.46 and 584.22 is: 806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.89 : 1,385.46 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.89/1,385.46 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.89x = 1,385.46 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.89x = 809,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,413.44/1,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.28

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