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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.05, 1,429.75 and 593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.05, 1,429.75 and 593.99 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.05 : 1,429.75 = 593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.05/1,429.75 = 593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.05x = 1,429.75 × 593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.05x = 849,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,257.20/1,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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