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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.74, 1,391.85 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.74, 1,391.85 and 594.50 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.74 : 1,391.85 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.74/1,391.85 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.74x = 1,391.85 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.74x = 827,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,454.83/1,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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