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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.83, 1,425.21 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.83, 1,425.21 and 584.72 is: 806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.83 : 1,425.21 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.83/1,425.21 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.83x = 1,425.21 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.83x = 833,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,344.82/1,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.86

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