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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.22, 1,386.96 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.22, 1,386.96 and 585.32 is: 807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.22 : 1,386.96 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.22/1,386.96 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.22x = 1,386.96 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.22x = 811,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,815.43/1,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.60

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