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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.40, 1,555.56 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.40, 1,555.56 and 550.24 is: 824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.40 : 1,555.56 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.40/1,555.56 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.40x = 1,555.56 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.40x = 855,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,931.33/1,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.28

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