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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.93, 1,439.14 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.93, 1,439.14 and 623.20 is: 859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.93 : 1,439.14 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.93/1,439.14 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.93x = 1,439.14 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.93x = 896,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,861.74/1,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.95

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