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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.06, 1,432.46 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.06, 1,432.46 and 595.92 is: 822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.06 : 1,432.46 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.06/1,432.46 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.06x = 1,432.46 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.06x = 853,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,631.56/1,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.33

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