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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.22, 1,434.12 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.22, 1,434.12 and 573.47 is: 791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.22 : 1,434.12 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.22/1,434.12 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.22x = 1,434.12 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.22x = 822,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,428.38/1,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.39

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