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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.93, 1,436.44 and 598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.93, 1,436.44 and 598.97 is: 826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.93 : 1,436.44 = 598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.93/1,436.44 = 598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.93x = 1,436.44 × 598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.93x = 860,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,389.37/1,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.56

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