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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.37, 1,432.87 and 596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.37, 1,432.87 and 596.29 is: 822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.37 : 1,432.87 = 596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.37/1,432.87 = 596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.37x = 1,432.87 × 596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.37x = 854,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,406.05/1,038.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.83

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