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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.43, 1,556.97 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.43, 1,556.97 and 511.28 is: 766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.43 : 1,556.97 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.43/1,556.97 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.43x = 1,556.97 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.43x = 796,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,047.62/1,038.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.59

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