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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.35, 1,441.35 and 596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.35, 1,441.35 and 596.37 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.35 : 1,441.35 = 596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.35/1,441.35 = 596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.35x = 1,441.35 × 596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.35x = 859,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,574.92/1,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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