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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.79, 1,422.35 and 582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.79, 1,422.35 and 582.58 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.79 : 1,422.35 = 582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.79/1,422.35 = 582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.79x = 1,422.35 × 582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.79x = 828,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,632.66/1,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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