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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.72, 1,436.33 and 598.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.72, 1,436.33 and 598.61 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.72 : 1,436.33 = 598.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.72/1,436.33 = 598.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.72x = 1,436.33 × 598.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.72x = 859,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,795.82/1,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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