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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.04, 1,465.60 and 596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.04, 1,465.60 and 596.32 is: 822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.04 : 1,465.60 = 596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.04/1,465.60 = 596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.04x = 1,465.60 × 596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.04x = 873,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,966.59/1,062.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.91

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