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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.12, 1,385.86 and 584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.12, 1,385.86 and 584.40 is: 806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.12 : 1,385.86 = 584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.12/1,385.86 = 584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.12x = 1,385.86 × 584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.12x = 809,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,896.58/1,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.57

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