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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,389.80 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,389.80 and 587.60 is: 810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,389.80 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,389.80 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,389.80 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 816,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,646.48/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.79

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