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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,432.40 and 595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,432.40 and 595.94 is: 822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,432.40 = 595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,432.40 = 595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,432.40 × 595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 853,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,614.31/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.30

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