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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.39, 1,432.89 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.39, 1,432.89 and 596.22 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.39 : 1,432.89 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.39/1,432.89 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.39x = 1,432.89 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.39x = 854,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,317.68/1,038.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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