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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.61 and 596.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.61 and 596.61 is: 823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,433.61 = 596.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,433.61 = 596.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,433.61 × 596.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 855,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,306.06/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.30

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