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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.09, 1,567.67 and 582.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.09, 1,567.67 and 582.77 is: 875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.09 : 1,567.67 = 582.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.09/1,567.67 = 582.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.09x = 1,567.67 × 582.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.09x = 913,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,580.29/1,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.00

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