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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.62, 1,433.20 and 596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.62, 1,433.20 and 596.49 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.62 : 1,433.20 = 596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.62/1,433.20 = 596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.62x = 1,433.20 × 596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.62x = 854,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,893.05/1,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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