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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.94, 1,386.84 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.94, 1,386.84 and 585.36 is: 807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.94 : 1,386.84 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.94/1,386.84 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.94x = 1,386.84 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.94x = 811,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,800.66/1,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.81

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