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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.77, 1,436.26 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.77, 1,436.26 and 598.76 is: 826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.77 : 1,436.26 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.77/1,436.26 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.77x = 1,436.26 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.77x = 859,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,975.04/1,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.29

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