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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.70, 1,584.51 and 508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.70, 1,584.51 and 508.87 is: 763.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.70 : 1,584.51 = 508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.70/1,584.51 = 508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.70x = 1,584.51 × 508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.70x = 806,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,309.60/1,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.04

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