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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.75, 1,430.39 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.75, 1,430.39 and 588.55 is: 812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.75 : 1,430.39 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.75/1,430.39 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.75x = 1,430.39 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.75x = 841,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,848.88/1,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.01

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