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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.95, 1,432.32 and 595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.95, 1,432.32 and 595.83 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.95 : 1,432.32 = 595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.95/1,432.32 = 595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.95x = 1,432.32 × 595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.95x = 853,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,419.23/1,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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