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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.77, 1,388.25 and 586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.77, 1,388.25 and 586.22 is: 809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.77 : 1,388.25 = 586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.77/1,388.25 = 586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.77x = 1,388.25 × 586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.77x = 813,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,812.97/1,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.15

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