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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.43, 1,438.44 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.43, 1,438.44 and 600.32 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.43 : 1,438.44 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.43/1,438.44 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.43x = 1,438.44 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.43x = 863,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,525.65/1,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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