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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,391.04 and 588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,391.04 and 588.64 is: 812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,391.04 = 588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,391.04 = 588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,391.04 × 588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 818,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,821.79/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.32

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