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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.47, 1,386.31 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.47, 1,386.31 and 579.02 is: 799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.47 : 1,386.31 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.47/1,386.31 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.47x = 1,386.31 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.47x = 802,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,694.28/1,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.13

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