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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.06, 1,439.46 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.06, 1,439.46 and 577.31 is: 796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.06 : 1,439.46 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.06/1,439.46 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.06x = 1,439.46 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.06x = 831,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,014.65/1,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.71

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