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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.29, 1,434.22 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.29, 1,434.22 and 573.54 is: 791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.29 : 1,434.22 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.29/1,434.22 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.29x = 1,434.22 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.29x = 822,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,580.57/1,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.48

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