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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.64, 1,434.48 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.64, 1,434.48 and 597.48 is: 824.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.64 : 1,434.48 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.64/1,434.48 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.64x = 1,434.48 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.64x = 857,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,073.11/1,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.39

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