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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.88, 1,435.11 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.88, 1,435.11 and 597.92 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.88 : 1,435.11 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.88/1,435.11 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.88x = 1,435.11 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.88x = 858,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,080.97/1,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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