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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.32, 1,557.74 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.32, 1,557.74 and 550.70 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.32 : 1,557.74 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.32/1,557.74 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.32x = 1,557.74 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.32x = 857,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,841.01/1,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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