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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.38, 1,435.72 and 598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.38, 1,435.72 and 598.30 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.38 : 1,435.72 = 598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.38/1,435.72 = 598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.38x = 1,435.72 × 598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.38x = 858,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,996.36/1,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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