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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.33, 1,395.36 and 591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.33, 1,395.36 and 591.78 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.33 : 1,395.36 = 591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.33/1,395.36 = 591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.33x = 1,395.36 × 591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.33x = 825,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,745.67/1,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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