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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.91, 1,417.13 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.91, 1,417.13 and 584.73 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.91 : 1,417.13 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.91/1,417.13 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.91x = 1,417.13 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.91x = 828,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,631.34/1,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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