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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.41, 1,435.13 and 620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.41, 1,435.13 and 620.50 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.41 : 1,435.13 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.41/1,435.13 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.41x = 1,435.13 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.41x = 890,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,487.89/1,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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