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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.29, 1,443.72 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.29, 1,443.72 and 604.11 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.29 : 1,443.72 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.29/1,443.72 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.29x = 1,443.72 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.29x = 872,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,165.69/1,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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