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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.44, 1,434.46 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.44, 1,434.46 and 573.68 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.44 : 1,434.46 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.44/1,434.46 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.44x = 1,434.46 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.44x = 822,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,921.01/1,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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