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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,439.42 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,439.42 and 577.32 is: 796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,439.42 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,439.42 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,439.42 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 831,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,005.95/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.68

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