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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.24, 1,438.11 and 599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.24, 1,438.11 and 599.98 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.24 : 1,438.11 = 599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.24/1,438.11 = 599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.24x = 1,438.11 × 599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.24x = 862,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,837.24/1,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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