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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.76, 1,421.17 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.76, 1,421.17 and 587.72 is: 811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.76 : 1,421.17 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.76/1,421.17 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.76x = 1,421.17 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.76x = 835,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,252.42/1,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.12

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