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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.95, 1,431.03 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.95, 1,431.03 and 594.90 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.95 : 1,431.03 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.95/1,431.03 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.95x = 1,431.03 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.95x = 851,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,319.75/1,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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