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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.48, 1,388.89 and 586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.48, 1,388.89 and 586.84 is: 809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.48 : 1,388.89 = 586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.48/1,388.89 = 586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.48x = 1,388.89 × 586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.48x = 815,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,056.21/1,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.81

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