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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.32, 1,443.99 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.32, 1,443.99 and 604.36 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.32 : 1,443.99 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.32/1,443.99 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.32x = 1,443.99 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.32x = 872,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,693.87/1,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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