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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.32, 1,434.26 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.32, 1,434.26 and 573.57 is: 791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.32 : 1,434.26 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.32/1,434.26 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.32x = 1,434.26 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.32x = 822,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,645.64/1,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.52

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