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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.42, 1,438.50 and 576.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.42, 1,438.50 and 576.67 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.42 : 1,438.50 = 576.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.42/1,438.50 = 576.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.42x = 1,438.50 × 576.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.42x = 829,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,539.80/1,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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