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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.88, 1,439.20 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.88, 1,439.20 and 600.72 is: 829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.88 : 1,439.20 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.88/1,439.20 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.88x = 1,439.20 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.88x = 864,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,551.58/1,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.01

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