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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.10, 1,432.66 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.10, 1,432.66 and 596.14 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.10 : 1,432.66 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.10/1,432.66 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.10x = 1,432.66 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.10x = 854,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,065.93/1,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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