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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.77, 1,393.48 and 584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.77, 1,393.48 and 584.45 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.77 : 1,393.48 = 584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.77/1,393.48 = 584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.77x = 1,393.48 × 584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.77x = 814,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,422.93/1,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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