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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.16, 1,435.51 and 598.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.16, 1,435.51 and 598.21 is: 825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.16 : 1,435.51 = 598.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.16/1,435.51 = 598.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.16x = 1,435.51 × 598.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.16x = 858,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,726.27/1,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.57

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