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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.56, 1,438.68 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.56, 1,438.68 and 576.84 is: 796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.56 : 1,438.68 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.56/1,438.68 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.56x = 1,438.68 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.56x = 829,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,888.17/1,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.01

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