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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.24, 1,558.08 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.24, 1,558.08 and 461.44 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.24 : 1,558.08 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.24/1,558.08 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.24x = 1,558.08 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.24x = 718,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,960.44/1,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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