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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.04, 1,433.94 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.04, 1,433.94 and 573.30 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.04 : 1,433.94 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.04/1,433.94 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.04x = 1,433.94 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.04x = 822,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,077.80/1,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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