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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.79, 1,433.73 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.79, 1,433.73 and 596.80 is: 823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.79 : 1,433.73 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.79/1,433.73 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.79x = 1,433.73 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.79x = 855,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,650.06/1,038.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.70

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