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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.79, 1,387.96 and 586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.79, 1,387.96 and 586.31 is: 809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.79 : 1,387.96 = 586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.79/1,387.96 = 586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.79x = 1,387.96 × 586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.79x = 813,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,774.83/1,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.09

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