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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.95, 1,439.14 and 577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.95, 1,439.14 and 577.17 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.95 : 1,439.14 = 577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.95/1,439.14 = 577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.95x = 1,439.14 × 577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.95x = 830,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,628.43/1,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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