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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.79, 1,420.01 and 586.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.79, 1,420.01 and 586.85 is: 810.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.79 : 1,420.01 = 586.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.79/1,420.01 = 586.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.79x = 1,420.01 × 586.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.79x = 833,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,322.83/1,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.00

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