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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.95 and 596.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.95 and 596.99 is: 823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.10 : 1,433.95 = 596.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.10/1,433.95 = 596.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.10x = 1,433.95 × 596.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.10x = 856,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,055.90/1,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.85

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