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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.99, 1,436.47 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.99, 1,436.47 and 598.80 is: 826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.99 : 1,436.47 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.99/1,436.47 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.99x = 1,436.47 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.99x = 860,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,158.24/1,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.29

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