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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.67, 1,438.88 and 600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.67, 1,438.88 and 600.71 is: 828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.67 : 1,438.88 = 600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.67/1,438.88 = 600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.67x = 1,438.88 × 600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.67x = 864,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,349.60/1,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.98

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