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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.01, 1,389.77 and 587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.01, 1,389.77 and 587.33 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.01 : 1,389.77 = 587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.01/1,389.77 = 587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.01x = 1,389.77 × 587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.01x = 816,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,243.73/1,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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