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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.09, 1,433.93 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.09, 1,433.93 and 597.09 is: 823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.09 : 1,433.93 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.09/1,433.93 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.09x = 1,433.93 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.09x = 856,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,185.26/1,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.98

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