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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.95, 1,422.81 and 588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.95, 1,422.81 and 588.89 is: 812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.95 : 1,422.81 = 588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.95/1,422.81 = 588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.95x = 1,422.81 × 588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.95x = 837,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,871.47/1,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.72

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