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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.17, 1,432.68 and 596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.17, 1,432.68 and 596.18 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.17 : 1,432.68 = 596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.17/1,432.68 = 596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.17x = 1,432.68 × 596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.17x = 854,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,135.16/1,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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