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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.72, 1,438.92 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.72, 1,438.92 and 576.94 is: 796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.72 : 1,438.92 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.72/1,438.92 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.72x = 1,438.92 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.72x = 830,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,170.50/1,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.16

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