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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.69, 1,388.01 and 586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.69, 1,388.01 and 586.28 is: 809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.69 : 1,388.01 = 586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.69/1,388.01 = 586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.69x = 1,388.01 × 586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.69x = 813,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,764.05/1,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.16

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