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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.91, 1,442.13 and 596.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.91, 1,442.13 and 596.78 is: 823.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.91 : 1,442.13 = 596.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.91/1,442.13 = 596.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.91x = 1,442.13 × 596.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.91x = 860,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,634.34/1,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.64

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