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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.75, 1,439.13 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.75, 1,439.13 and 577.09 is: 796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.75 : 1,439.13 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.75/1,439.13 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.75x = 1,439.13 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.75x = 830,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,507.53/1,042.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.46

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