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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.22, 1,438.58 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.22, 1,438.58 and 600.44 is: 828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.22 : 1,438.58 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.22/1,438.58 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.22x = 1,438.58 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.22x = 863,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,770.78/1,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.78

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