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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.76, 1,438.56 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.76, 1,438.56 and 622.98 is: 859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.76 : 1,438.56 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.76/1,438.56 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.76x = 1,438.56 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.76x = 896,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,194.11/1,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.45

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