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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.92, 1,389.78 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.92, 1,389.78 and 593.16 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.92 : 1,389.78 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.92/1,389.78 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.92x = 1,389.78 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.92x = 824,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,361.90/1,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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