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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.36, 1,439.70 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.36, 1,439.70 and 577.62 is: 797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.36 : 1,439.70 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.36/1,439.70 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.36x = 1,439.70 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.36x = 831,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,599.51/1,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.04

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