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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.78, 1,387.86 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.78, 1,387.86 and 585.99 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.78 : 1,387.86 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.78/1,387.86 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.78x = 1,387.86 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.78x = 813,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,272.08/1,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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