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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.66, 1,433.42 and 596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.66, 1,433.42 and 596.67 is: 823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.66 : 1,433.42 = 596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.66/1,433.42 = 596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.66x = 1,433.42 × 596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.66x = 855,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,278.71/1,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.44

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