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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.92, 1,436.78 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.92, 1,436.78 and 599.12 is: 826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.92 : 1,436.78 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.92/1,436.78 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.92x = 1,436.78 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.92x = 860,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,797.95/1,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.96

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