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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.67, 1,433.36 and 596.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.67, 1,433.36 and 596.41 is: 823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.67 : 1,433.36 = 596.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.67/1,433.36 = 596.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.67x = 1,433.36 × 596.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.67x = 854,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,868.15/1,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.04

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