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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.57, 1,436.24 and 598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.57, 1,436.24 and 598.73 is: 826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.57 : 1,436.24 = 598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.57/1,436.24 = 598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.57x = 1,436.24 × 598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.57x = 859,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,920.57/1,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.39

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