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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.33, 1,385.98 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.33, 1,385.98 and 584.70 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.33 : 1,385.98 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.33/1,385.98 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.33x = 1,385.98 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.33x = 810,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,381.04/1,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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