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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.77, 1,421.19 and 587.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.77, 1,421.19 and 587.78 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.77 : 1,421.19 = 587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.77/1,421.19 = 587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.77x = 1,421.19 × 587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.77x = 835,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,347.06/1,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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