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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.24, 1,392.54 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.24, 1,392.54 and 595 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.24 : 1,392.54 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.24/1,392.54 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.24x = 1,392.54 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.24x = 828,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,561.30/1,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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