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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.67, 1,390.49 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.67, 1,390.49 and 588.29 is: 811.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.67 : 1,390.49 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.67/1,390.49 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.67x = 1,390.49 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.67x = 818,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,001.47/1,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.78

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