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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010, 1,393.80 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010, 1,393.80 and 596 is: 822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010 : 1,393.80 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010/1,393.80 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010x = 1,393.80 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010x = 830,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,704.80/1,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.48

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