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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.97, 1,432.04 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.97, 1,432.04 and 595.55 is: 821.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.97 : 1,432.04 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.97/1,432.04 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.97x = 1,432.04 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.97x = 852,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,852.02/1,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.65

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