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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.86 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.86 and 597 is: 823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,433.86 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,433.86 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,433.86 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 856,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,014.42/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.95

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