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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.96, 1,431.06 and 594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.96, 1,431.06 and 594.92 is: 821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.96 : 1,431.06 = 594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.96/1,431.06 = 594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.96x = 1,431.06 × 594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.96x = 851,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,366.22/1,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.02

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