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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,436.12 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,436.12 and 598.56 is: 826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,436.12 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,436.12 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,436.12 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 859,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,603.99/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.00

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