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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.29, 1,439.71 and 577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.29, 1,439.71 and 577.54 is: 796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.29 : 1,439.71 = 577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.29/1,439.71 = 577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.29x = 1,439.71 × 577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.29x = 831,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,490.11/1,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.99

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