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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.17, 1,432.68 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.17, 1,432.68 and 572.42 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.17 : 1,432.68 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.17/1,432.68 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.17x = 1,432.68 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.17x = 820,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,094.69/1,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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