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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.82, 1,437.72 and 576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.82, 1,437.72 and 576.07 is: 794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.82 : 1,437.72 = 576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.82/1,437.72 = 576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.82x = 1,437.72 × 576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.82x = 828,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,225.65/1,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.98

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