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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.07, 1,433.91 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.07, 1,433.91 and 573.32 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.07 : 1,433.91 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.07/1,433.91 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.07x = 1,433.91 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.07x = 822,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,082.11/1,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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