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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.72, 1,440.30 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.72, 1,440.30 and 577.94 is: 797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.72 : 1,440.30 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.72/1,440.30 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.72x = 1,440.30 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.72x = 832,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,406.98/1,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.54

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