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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.64 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.64 and 588.08 is: 811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,390.64 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,390.64 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,390.64 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 817,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,797.68/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.55

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