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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.39, 1,554.35 and 596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.39, 1,554.35 and 596.71 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.39 : 1,554.35 = 596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.39/1,554.35 = 596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.39x = 1,554.35 × 596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.39x = 927,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,493.79/1,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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