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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.71, 1,434.79 and 597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.71, 1,434.79 and 597.58 is: 824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.71 : 1,434.79 = 597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.71/1,434.79 = 597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.71x = 1,434.79 × 597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.71x = 857,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,396.73/1,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.65

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