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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.03, 1,432.40 and 595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.03, 1,432.40 and 595.85 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.03 : 1,432.40 = 595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.03/1,432.40 = 595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.03x = 1,432.40 × 595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.03x = 853,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,485.40/1,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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