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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.22, 1,435.50 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.22, 1,435.50 and 574.47 is: 792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.22 : 1,435.50 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.22/1,435.50 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.22x = 1,435.50 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.22x = 824,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,655.27/1,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.77

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