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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.92 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.92 and 596.60 is: 823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,465.92 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,465.92 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,465.92 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 874,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,567.87/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.32

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