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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.80, 1,388.88 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.80, 1,388.88 and 592.80 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.80 : 1,388.88 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.80/1,388.88 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.80x = 1,388.88 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.80x = 823,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,328.06/1,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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