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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042, 1,438.16 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042, 1,438.16 and 599.92 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042 : 1,438.16 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042/1,438.16 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042x = 1,438.16 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042x = 862,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,780.95/1,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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