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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.68, 1,439.21 and 600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.68, 1,439.21 and 600.87 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.68 : 1,439.21 = 600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.68/1,439.21 = 600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.68x = 1,439.21 × 600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.68x = 864,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,779.61/1,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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