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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.30, 1,433.79 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.30, 1,433.79 and 597.11 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.30 : 1,433.79 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.30/1,433.79 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.30x = 1,433.79 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.30x = 856,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,123.18/1,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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