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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.97, 1,417.05 and 584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.97, 1,417.05 and 584.77 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.97 : 1,417.05 = 584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.97/1,417.05 = 584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.97x = 1,417.05 × 584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.97x = 828,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,648.33/1,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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