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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.06, 1,432.41 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.06, 1,432.41 and 572.22 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.06 : 1,432.41 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.06/1,432.41 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.06x = 1,432.41 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.06x = 819,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,653.65/1,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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