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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.30, 1,432.85 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.30, 1,432.85 and 572.55 is: 790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.30 : 1,432.85 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.30/1,432.85 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.30x = 1,432.85 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.30x = 820,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,378.27/1,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.12

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