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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.98, 1,389.21 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.98, 1,389.21 and 592.26 is: 817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.98 : 1,389.21 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.98/1,389.21 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.98x = 1,389.21 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.98x = 822,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,773.51/1,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.07

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