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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.57, 1,435.56 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.57, 1,435.56 and 620.82 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.57 : 1,435.56 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.57/1,435.56 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.57x = 1,435.56 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.57x = 891,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,224.36/1,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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