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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.96, 1,414.47 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.96, 1,414.47 and 582.93 is: 804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.96 : 1,414.47 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.96/1,414.47 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.96x = 1,414.47 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.96x = 824,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,537.00/1,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.46

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