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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040, 1,435.04 and 597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040, 1,435.04 and 597.76 is: 824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040 : 1,435.04 = 597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040/1,435.04 = 597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040x = 1,435.04 × 597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040x = 857,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,809.51/1,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.82

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