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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.88, 1,432.25 and 595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.88, 1,432.25 and 595.69 is: 822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.88 : 1,432.25 = 595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.88/1,432.25 = 595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.88x = 1,432.25 × 595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.88x = 853,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,172.68/1,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.03

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