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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.29, 1,508.37 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.29, 1,508.37 and 595.22 is: 893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.29 : 1,508.37 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.29/1,508.37 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.29x = 1,508.37 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.29x = 897,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,804.45/1,005.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.08

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