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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.97, 1,439.47 and 600.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.97, 1,439.47 and 600.79 is: 829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.97 : 1,439.47 = 600.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.97/1,439.47 = 600.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.97x = 1,439.47 × 600.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.97x = 864,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,819.18/1,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.19

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