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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.38, 1,385.92 and 584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.38, 1,385.92 and 584.87 is: 807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.38 : 1,385.92 = 584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.38/1,385.92 = 584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.38x = 1,385.92 × 584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.38x = 810,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,583.03/1,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.05

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