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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.74, 1,436.13 and 598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.74, 1,436.13 and 598.55 is: 825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.74 : 1,436.13 = 598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.74/1,436.13 = 598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.74x = 1,436.13 × 598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.74x = 859,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,595.61/1,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.95

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