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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.27, 1,435.93 and 598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.27, 1,435.93 and 598.34 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.27 : 1,435.93 = 598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.27/1,435.93 = 598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.27x = 1,435.93 × 598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.27x = 859,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,176.45/1,040.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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