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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.31, 1,438.39 and 576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.31, 1,438.39 and 576.56 is: 795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.31 : 1,438.39 = 576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.31/1,438.39 = 576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.31x = 1,438.39 × 576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.31x = 829,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,322.46/1,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.66

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