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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.07, 1,432.51 and 595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.07, 1,432.51 and 595.95 is: 822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.07 : 1,432.51 = 595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.07/1,432.51 = 595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.07x = 1,432.51 × 595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.07x = 853,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,704.33/1,038.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.40

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