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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.09, 1,439.33 and 577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.09, 1,439.33 and 577.37 is: 796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.09 : 1,439.33 = 577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.09/1,439.33 = 577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.09x = 1,439.33 × 577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.09x = 831,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,023.08/1,043.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.69

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