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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.00, 1,436.38 and 598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.00, 1,436.38 and 598.79 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.00 : 1,436.38 = 598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.00/1,436.38 = 598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.00x = 1,436.38 × 598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.00x = 860,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,095.44/1,041.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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