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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.44, 1,438.48 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.44, 1,438.48 and 576.68 is: 795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.44 : 1,438.48 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.44/1,438.48 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.44x = 1,438.48 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.44x = 829,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,542.65/1,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.77

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