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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.29, 1,438.34 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.29, 1,438.34 and 576.54 is: 795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.29 : 1,438.34 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.29/1,438.34 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.29x = 1,438.34 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.29x = 829,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,257.66/1,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.61

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