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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.83, 1,414.35 and 582.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.83, 1,414.35 and 582.89 is: 804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.83 : 1,414.35 = 582.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.83/1,414.35 = 582.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.83x = 1,414.35 × 582.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.83x = 824,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,403.40/1,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.43

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