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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,434.81 and 573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,434.81 and 573.99 is: 792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,434.81 = 573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,434.81 = 573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,434.81 × 573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 823,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,566.59/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.09

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