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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.48 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.48 and 585.28 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.66 : 1,386.48 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.66/1,386.48 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.66x = 1,386.48 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.66x = 811,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,479.01/1,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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