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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.39, 1,388.96 and 586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.39, 1,388.96 and 586.77 is: 809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.39 : 1,388.96 = 586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.39/1,388.96 = 586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.39x = 1,388.96 × 586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.39x = 815,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,000.06/1,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.83

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