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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038, 1,432.44 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038, 1,432.44 and 572.24 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038 : 1,432.44 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038/1,432.44 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038x = 1,432.44 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038x = 819,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,699.47/1,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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