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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.02, 1,391.36 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.02, 1,391.36 and 588.47 is: 812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.02 : 1,391.36 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.02/1,391.36 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.02x = 1,391.36 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.02x = 818,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,770.68/1,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.26

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