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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,429.36 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,429.36 and 593.88 is: 819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,429.36 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,429.36 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,429.36 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 848,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,868.32/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.34

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