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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.65, 1,436.13 and 598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.65, 1,436.13 and 598.66 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.65 : 1,436.13 = 598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.65/1,436.13 = 598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.65x = 1,436.13 × 598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.65x = 859,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,753.59/1,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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