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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.99, 1,388.34 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.99, 1,388.34 and 586.38 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.99 : 1,388.34 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.99/1,388.34 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.99x = 1,388.34 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.99x = 814,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,094.81/1,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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