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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.76, 1,429.97 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.76, 1,429.97 and 594.50 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.76 : 1,429.97 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.76/1,429.97 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.76x = 1,429.97 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.76x = 850,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,107.04/1,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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