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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.77, 1,386.42 and 584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.77, 1,386.42 and 584.99 is: 807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.77 : 1,386.42 = 584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.77/1,386.42 = 584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.77x = 1,386.42 × 584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.77x = 811,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,037.91/1,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.19

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