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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.51, 1,391.68 and 589.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.51, 1,391.68 and 589.00 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.51 : 1,391.68 = 589.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.51/1,391.68 = 589.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.51x = 1,391.68 × 589.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.51x = 819,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,694.57/1,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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