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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.43, 1,435.93 and 598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.43, 1,435.93 and 598.33 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.43 : 1,435.93 = 598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.43/1,435.93 = 598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.43x = 1,435.93 × 598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.43x = 859,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,160.30/1,040.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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