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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,436.03 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,436.03 and 598.56 is: 826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,436.03 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,436.03 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,436.03 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 859,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,550.12/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.05

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