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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.03, 1,391.10 and 588.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.03, 1,391.10 and 588.42 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.03 : 1,391.10 = 588.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.03/1,391.10 = 588.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.03x = 1,391.10 × 588.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.03x = 818,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,551.06/1,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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