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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.26, 1,432.90 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.26, 1,432.90 and 596.12 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.26 : 1,432.90 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.26/1,432.90 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.26x = 1,432.90 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.26x = 854,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,180.35/1,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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