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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.79, 1,433.60 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.79, 1,433.60 and 573.04 is: 790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.79 : 1,433.60 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.79/1,433.60 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.79x = 1,433.60 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.79x = 821,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,510.14/1,038.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.83

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