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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.77, 1,421.22 and 587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.77, 1,421.22 and 587.71 is: 811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.77 : 1,421.22 = 587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.77/1,421.22 = 587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.77x = 1,421.22 × 587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.77x = 835,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,258.10/1,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.11

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