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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.29, 1,388.79 and 586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.29, 1,388.79 and 586.68 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.29 : 1,388.79 = 586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.29/1,388.79 = 586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.29x = 1,388.79 × 586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.29x = 814,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,775.32/1,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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