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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.63, 1,389.16 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.63, 1,389.16 and 587.22 is: 810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.63 : 1,389.16 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.63/1,389.16 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.63x = 1,389.16 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.63x = 815,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,750.61/1,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.38

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