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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.89, 1,430.96 and 594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.89, 1,430.96 and 594.79 is: 820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.89 : 1,430.96 = 594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.89/1,430.96 = 594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.89x = 1,430.96 × 594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.89x = 851,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,110.57/1,036.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.83

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