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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.65, 1,439.01 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.65, 1,439.01 and 600.66 is: 829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.65 : 1,439.01 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.65/1,439.01 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.65x = 1,439.01 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.65x = 864,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,355.75/1,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.00

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