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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.48, 1,391.75 and 589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.48, 1,391.75 and 589.11 is: 813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.48 : 1,391.75 = 589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.48/1,391.75 = 589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.48x = 1,391.75 × 589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.48x = 819,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,893.84/1,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.00

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