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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.40, 1,391.08 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.40, 1,391.08 and 594.32 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.40 : 1,391.08 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.40/1,391.08 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.40x = 1,391.08 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.40x = 826,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,746.67/1,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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