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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.75, 1,432.13 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.75, 1,432.13 and 595.64 is: 822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.75 : 1,432.13 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.75/1,432.13 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.75x = 1,432.13 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.75x = 853,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,034.52/1,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.01

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