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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.82, 1,425.04 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.82, 1,425.04 and 584.70 is: 806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.82 : 1,425.04 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.82/1,425.04 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.82x = 1,425.04 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.82x = 833,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,220.89/1,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.74

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