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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.84, 1,432.25 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.84, 1,432.25 and 595.82 is: 822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.84 : 1,432.25 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.84/1,432.25 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.84x = 1,432.25 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.84x = 853,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,363.20/1,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.25

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