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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.78, 1,439.04 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.78, 1,439.04 and 577.04 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.78 : 1,439.04 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.78/1,439.04 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.78x = 1,439.04 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.78x = 830,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,383.64/1,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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