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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.35, 1,439.84 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.35, 1,439.84 and 571.24 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.35 : 1,439.84 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.35/1,439.84 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.35x = 1,439.84 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.35x = 822,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,493.28/1,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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