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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.44, 1,433.04 and 572.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.44, 1,433.04 and 572.69 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.44 : 1,433.04 = 572.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.44/1,433.04 = 572.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.44x = 1,433.04 × 572.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.44x = 820,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,687.68/1,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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