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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.86, 1,439.22 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.86, 1,439.22 and 577.14 is: 796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.86 : 1,439.22 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.86/1,439.22 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.86x = 1,439.22 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.86x = 830,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,631.43/1,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.49

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