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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.75, 1,402.65 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.75, 1,402.65 and 596.97 is: 823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.75 : 1,402.65 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.75/1,402.65 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.75x = 1,402.65 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.75x = 837,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,333.48/1,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.54

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