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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.74, 1,440.35 and 577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.74, 1,440.35 and 577.99 is: 797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.74 : 1,440.35 = 577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.74/1,440.35 = 577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.74x = 1,440.35 × 577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.74x = 832,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,500.69/1,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.62

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