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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.33, 1,432.55 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.33, 1,432.55 and 595.92 is: 822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.33 : 1,432.55 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.33/1,432.55 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.33x = 1,432.55 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.33x = 853,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,682.22/1,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.17

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