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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.03, 1,557.96 and 576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.03, 1,557.96 and 576.33 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.03 : 1,557.96 = 576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.03/1,557.96 = 576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.03x = 1,557.96 × 576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.03x = 897,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,904.01/1,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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