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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.98, 1,439.32 and 600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.98, 1,439.32 and 600.86 is: 829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.98 : 1,439.32 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.98/1,439.32 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.98x = 1,439.32 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.98x = 864,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,829.82/1,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.19

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