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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.04, 1,439.40 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.04, 1,439.40 and 577.29 is: 796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.04 : 1,439.40 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.04/1,439.40 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.04x = 1,439.40 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.04x = 830,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,951.23/1,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.66

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