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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.50, 1,438.65 and 576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.50, 1,438.65 and 576.78 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.50 : 1,438.65 = 576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.50/1,438.65 = 576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.50x = 1,438.65 × 576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.50x = 829,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,784.55/1,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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