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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.85, 1,439.22 and 594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.85, 1,439.22 and 594.79 is: 820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.85 : 1,439.22 = 594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.85/1,439.22 = 594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.85x = 1,439.22 × 594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.85x = 856,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,033.66/1,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.86

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