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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.35, 1,435.35 and 598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.35, 1,435.35 and 598.18 is: 825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.35 : 1,435.35 = 598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.35/1,435.35 = 598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.35x = 1,435.35 × 598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.35x = 858,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,597.66/1,040.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.30

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