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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.70 and 596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.70 and 596.82 is: 823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,433.70 = 596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,433.70 = 596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,433.70 × 596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 855,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,660.83/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.65

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