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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.91, 1,439.27 and 623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.91, 1,439.27 and 623.33 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.91 : 1,439.27 = 623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.91/1,439.27 = 623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.91x = 1,439.27 × 623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.91x = 897,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,129.86/1,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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