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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,429.44 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,429.44 and 593.75 is: 819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,429.44 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,429.44 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,429.44 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 848,730
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,730/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.23

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